Topic outline

  • Unit 22: Using ICT-based Diagnostic Assessment Tools


  • Unit Introduction

    Assessment is an essential process that provides information about what learners know and can do. Assessment allows teachers to make recommendations for future learning interventions. Assessment is the ongoing process of gathering, analysing and interpreting, using and reflecting on evidence to make informed and consistent judgements to improve future learning.

    In this unit you will learn about the different types of diagnostic assessment tools, when best to make use of them in your teaching and how ICT can benefit them. 

    By the end of this unit you will be able to: 


  • Assessment instructions

    1. Read through the following documents:
    2. Use an MS Word document to paste the link of your ICT-based diagnostic assessment linked to your particular Phase and Subject Area.
    3. Ensure that your ICT-based diagnostic assessment makes use of the correct type of ICT-based tool e.g any of the following: 
      4. a) KWL Chart 
      b) GoFormative 
      c) Kahoot!
      d) Quizizz 
      e) Survey Monkey
    Click on the submission tool below to upload your completed assessment. 

  • Attribution and References

    References

    • Brummitt-Yale, J. (2017). What is Diagnostic Assessment? - Definition & Examples. Study.com. Available here.
    • Edutopia. (2007). How to Integrate Technology. Edutopia. Available here.
    • Edutopia. (2012). Using Tech Tools to Provide Timely Feedback. Edutopia. Available here.
    • State Government of Victoria, Australia. (2017). Assessment Tools. Victoria State Government Education and Training. Available here.
    • Stellenbosch University. (2013). Strategy for the use of ICT in learning and teaching at Stellenbosch University. Stellenbosch University. Available here.
    • Teachthought. (2017). How I Got Started Using Technology To Assess Student Learning? Teachthought. Available here.

    • License

      • This unit on Diagnostic Tools, part of the Teachers' ICT Integration Course by Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership and Governance is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License with the exception of the following resources:

        Brummitt-Yale, J. (2017). What is Diagnostic Assessment? - Definition & Examples.
        Edutopia. (2007). How to Integrate Technology. 
        State Gov. Victoria, Australia. (2017). Assessment Tools.
        Stellenbosch University. (2013). Strategy for the use of ICT in learning and teaching at Stellenbosch University.
        Teachthought, 2017. How I Got Started Using Technology To Assess Student Learning?

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